The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,433 - Jul 30 2004

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A fight to get started SETTO
A song - Cyril's the composer LYRIC
A variety of larches not seen in the Southern states CHARLESTON
Arranging general increase ENLARGE
Average lot, yet outstanding PARAMOUNT
Carry on detaining a peer to warn others getting behind REARLAMP
Check out note written by holy man TEST
Colourful bars STRIPES
Concerned with private American back-up, point to rule REIGN
Delivered plant without charge SETFREE
Egghead individual in extra awkward situation, that's clear EXONERATE
Excite with sound arguments ROUSE
Figure refuse should fetch money CASH
Getting the timing right, almost everybody will be civil TEMPORAL
Harry has got work with the news media OPPRESS
He made an effort at sweet talk with some hesitation ATTEMPTER
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In the sales some prices are of course lower LESS
Leaving out love-letter OMISSIVE
Noticed an impression in the grass REMARKED
Puts on a glossy topper ENAMELS
Quietly promises to pay, being dutiful PIOUS
Report ripped up with speed NARRATE
Romans test materials to make a selection ASSORTMENT
Rugby players found at Longleat? LIONS
School for the marksman? WINCHESTER
The attraction of the lottery DRAW
The salesman allowed one over, thereby giving satisfaction REPLETION
Their sporting activity will involve them in a row OARSMEN
There's very little here to steal PINCH
Thin, and so light TAPER
Through with making cuts - see this causes distress PERSECUTES
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